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How to apply for a work permit if you do not yet have permanent resident (PR) status?
5 months agoStep-by-step guide for Edmonton/Alberta: how to extend your work permit if your PR is still being processed and your permit is about to expire. We explain the options of CUAET, BOWP, AAIP 204(c), LMIA, maintained status and restoration, documents and application deadlines.
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Do I need to apply for a separate study permit for my children?
5 months agoDo minor children need a Study Permit in Edmonton? We explain IRCC rules, the difference between a Work Permit/Study Permit and visitor status, as well as the requirements of EPSB and ECSD schools.
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How to verify the authenticity of Ukrainian documents (birth certificates, marriage certificates)?
5 months agoHow to prepare Ukrainian documents for Alberta: when an apostille is required, and when a certified translation is sufficient. ATIA, IRCC requirements, Edmonton schools, driver's license exchange, and IQAS for diplomas.
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What to do if you lose your passport or other documents?
5 months agoLost your passport or work permit in Edmonton? Step by step: block your cards, search through Lost and Found, file a police report with EPS, contact the Ukrainian consulate, restore your documents through IRCC, and obtain a duplicate license/ID from Registry Agent.
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Do I need to have my documents notarized in Edmonton?
5 months agoWe explain whether translations of documents in Edmonton need to be notarized: when a certified ATIA translation is sufficient, and when an affidavit, notary, or apostille is required for documents abroad.
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Where can I get a power of attorney in Edmonton?
5 months agoStep-by-step guide to executing a Power of Attorney in Edmonton: types of EPA and General POA, requirements for signing and witnesses, options through lawyers and notaries, deadlines, document preparation, and what to do after signing.
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How to find a Ukrainian-speaking or Russian-speaking notary in Edmonton
5 months agoWhere to find a Ukrainian- or Russian-speaking notary in Edmonton: the Ukrainian consulate, local law firms and notary services, official search through the Law Society of Alberta, and tips on how to prepare documents. We also explain the changes coming in 2024: apostille instead of consular legalization for documents abroad.
Practical legal issues in Edmonton (Alberta) for newcomers: rights, complaints, work, renting, privacy, courts, and government agencies. We explain in simple terms where to go, what documents to prepare, and what deadlines to meet.